Understanding a Learning Goal or Standard


Statement of Learning Goal or Standard

Include the text of the entire standard. If you are unpacking only a portion of the standard, then represent that portion as bold text.

What Does This Learning Goal Mean?

Identify the subtopics contained in the learning goal. Be sure to identify key relationships, phenomena, representations and processes that students should understand.

What Do Students Need to Understand Before They Can Address This Learning Goal?

What do students already need to know and/or be able to do?

What (Mis)Understandings Might Students Have Related to This Learning Goal?

What misconceptions should a teacher anticipate addressing?